9 Best Leather Camera Straps: The Ultimate List

The belle of the leather strap ball, the Ona Presidio offers a stunning, authentic leather strap that’s tough to beat. While one can definitely spend less and get something comparable, with leather, money does buy happiness. This strap is noted for its heavy thickness, durability and stunning look. That said, it is too heavy for some people. It’s probably most appropriate for users with heavier equipment, large bodies, and similarly-sized wallets.

The bstill leather camera strap offers users an authentic, attractive leather look. It’s ideal for the user who wants their friend to say, “Wow, that’s some tanned rawhide, alright!” It is wide and sturdy and should be able to carry cameras up to five pounds. It also includes a canvas drawstring bag for toting it about in a fitting aesthetic. The strap is a bit orange, but its good looks are undeniable.

For those looking to hold their camera from the side, the Herringbone Heritage leather camera strap offers an ideal solution, at least if you have the right camera for it. Unfortunately, the biggest drawback with this strap is that on some models, the strap will block key buttons and functions. Models with known issues include the Canon 7D, Nikon D800, and A7S II.

Still, for those who own cameras compatible with this strap, it offers users a great, ergonomic solution. It makes your camera easier to hold and the leather looks great to boot.

The Zeffiro strap offers users a sharp, bonafide Italian leather look with almost no trade-offs. Like other straps with this appearance, one doesn’t want to put a heavy lens or camera on a strap of this width. If you have a small camera, however, this strap offers an ideal aesthetic solution. It’s also praised for its compatibility with different climates.

One thing to note about this strap: be sure to work the leather. Users reported a better experience after softening this tough hide.

The MakeMoves leather strap offers the perfect solution for one with a small camera like a mirrorless or a point-and-shoot. The strap is on the narrow side, but it’s built well and it’s hard to deny the appeal of its subdued, minimal look. It is genuine leather and looks the part. Two big things to note: the strap is only for cameras with round lugs. Another factor is that if your camera is heavy, this strap will definitely cut into your neck like fishing line through an orange. Otherwise, it’s a great value. The strap includes a nice tote bag.

This unique, black strap is a stunner for those inclined to go with a darker look. It’s thick and strong, but due to its width, it’s not advised for those with heavy cameras. Some users also found the strap to be a bit short. That said, it is ideal if you are a small to medium person, and have a small camera. The look is undeniable. No one can miss that stunning red stitching.

The Movo Vintage sling offers the perfect solution for those with big bodies – meaning their camera or themselves. This strap is long and adjustable. Plus, shoulder straps make it easier to carry heavy rigs by distributing the weight to a stronger part of one’s body.

There are some minor drawbacks. For the purists: it’s not real leather. Some users also found the strap to be a bit too big for their britches; it’s best for a medium person with a medium bodied camera, at the very least.

This leather strap offers users a comfortable (if not exactly leather) look to hold their camera. That said, this trade off might be worth it: the strap is praised as being gentle and soft. It’s chic and strong, but like most small straps, it’s ideal for compact cameras. Besides discomfort, some users reported issues with the strap slipping (unwanted movement) when using bigger cameras. It’s also not particularly long for any tall people considering it.

This elastic strap combines nylon and leather to give users a unique aesthetic. It is extremely lightweight and thus ideal for small to medium cameras. The stylish look is perfect for those looking to bring back the ’80s. While it’s not exactly leather, there are certain aspects of true leather that this camera strap avoids: namely the smell and rigidity. It’s a cheap alternative with a non-traditional leather look. It’s a great deal at a low price.

The b.still leather camera strap may be the most affordable strap on the list, but it offers users a passable leather look while remaining chic. Users found it to be of good quality and better looking than they expected. If you’re strapped for cash, this might be the strap for you– unless you have a large or heavy camera.